Course overview
Turn Level 4 study into a full Business Management degree.
Enter at Level 5 and develop advanced business capability across leadership, problem-solving, organisation design, selling, negotiation, consultancy, marketing communications, strategy, innovation and an independent dissertation.
Year One — Level 5
Develop problem-solving, leadership, international selling, negotiation, organisation design, enterprise, consultancy, inclusion and marketing communications skills.
Year Two — Level 6
Apply cross-cultural management, business strategy, professional management, innovation, finance and marketing communications before completing a 30-credit dissertation.
Blended learning
Combine online and on-campus study through daytime or evening/weekend timetables, with exact live-online and campus sessions confirmed at enrolment.
Curriculum
Two years of Level 5 and Level 6 business study.
01Year 1
Level 5
120 credits
Year 1
Level 5
- Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis15 credits
- Leadership in Practice15 credits
- International Selling and Negotiation15 credits
- Organisation Design and Management15 credits
- Creating a Winning Business15 credits
- The Practice of Consultancy15 credits
- Developing Inclusive Organisations15 credits
- Marketing Communications15 credits
02Year 2
Level 6
120 credits
Year 2
Level 6
- Organising and Managing Across Cultures15 credits
- Practising Business Strategy (with simulation)15 credits
- The Practice of Management15 credits
- Leading Innovation15 credits
- Personal Finance15 credits
- Marketing Communications in Practice15 credits
- Dissertation30 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Teaching normally includes 9–12 hours of lectures, workshops and tutorials each week, alongside approximately 28–31 hours of independent study.
Assessment includes group work, coursework, presentations, portfolios, reports, business plans, examinations and an independent dissertation.
Work-based and consultancy activity develops practical professional and client-facing skills.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic requirements
- A relevant recognised Level 4 qualification, such as a CertHE or HNC.
- Eligible students who completed a London Metropolitan University CertHE may be exempt from an academic interview.
- Mature applicants with relevant workplace experience may be considered individually.
English language
- GCSE English grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2 English, or equivalent.
- Eligible previous London Metropolitan University CertHE students may be exempt from an additional English assessment.
Interview
Applicants may be invited to an admissions interview about their motivation or an academic interview to assess subject readiness where standard requirements are not met or they have been out of education for some time.
Application documents
- Passport personal-details page.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts, with certified translations where required.
- A personal statement of more than 250 words where requested.
- A CV where requested.
Student visa sponsorship
The university centres currently state that they cannot sponsor international students for this programme. Applicants requiring Student visa sponsorship should confirm alternative eligible programmes directly with the university before applying.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Annual fees may increase in line with inflation and government guidance.
Tuition covers teaching, access to resources, registration and student support services. It does not include optional books, stationery, printing, accommodation, living costs, travel or leisure activities.
The course information recommends allowing approximately £200 per year for optional course texts.
Access to a laptop or desktop computer with a microphone, speakers, webcam and reliable internet connection is required for live online sessions and assignments.
Funding your study
Eligible UK students may be able to receive government Student Finance support towards tuition and living costs.
Eligibility depends on personal circumstances, previous study, the course and the provider.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Develop analytical, leadership, strategy, consultancy, negotiation, marketing and cross-cultural management capability.
Complete work-based business activity and an independent dissertation while progressing from Level 5 to an honours degree.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Management and strategy
- Business manager
- Strategy analyst
- Operations manager
Consultancy and analysis
- Management consultant
- Business analyst
- Research associate
Marketing and growth
- Marketing communications specialist
- Business development manager
- International sales executive
Enterprise and public sector
- Entrepreneur
- Government manager
- Public-sector project officer
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Why is this course two years?
Advanced Entry begins at Level 5 after a relevant Level 4 qualification, so the course covers the second and final years of the honours degree.
Is this a Level 6 Top Up?
No. It is a two-year Advanced Entry route covering both Level 5 and Level 6, rather than a one-year final-stage Top Up.
Are the modules confirmed?
The programme is under review for the November 2026 intake, and course content may change with industry and academic developments.